Description
Okay, so I was at a county fair last summer and saw this kid drinking the most beautiful blue lemonade I’d ever seen. It was like someone took regular lemonade and made it into liquid summer sky. Turns out, blue raspberry lemonade is basically the love child of classic lemonade and that nostalgic blue raspberry flavor we all remember from slushies and candy. It’s tangy, sweet, refreshing, and that gorgeous blue color makes it Instagram-ready. Plus, it tastes way better than those artificial powdered mixes you get at the store.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Blue Raspberry Syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (yes, we’re using real fruit even though it’s “blue” raspberry)
- 1–2 teaspoons blue food coloring (gel works better than liquid)
- 1 teaspoon raspberry extract (this is where the magic happens)
- Pinch of salt (trust me on this one)
For the Lemonade Base:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons – don’t you dare use the bottled stuff)
- 4–5 cups cold water (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes (lots of them!)
For Serving:
- Extra fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish
- Fun straws (because we’re not animals)
- Mason jars or tall glasses (presentation matters!)
- Optional: fresh mint sprigs for that fancy touch
Adult Version Add-ins:
- Vodka (about 1-2 oz per glass)
- Blue curaçao (for extra blue color and tropical vibes)
- Prosecco or sprite for some bubbles